A dress worn by pilgrims when performing Hajj or Umra. It consists of two white unsown clothes.

Ijtema

Gathering; Gathering of members for academic and sport competitions etc.

Ilm al-Yaqeen

Qur’anic term – Certainty of knowledge – 1st stage of understanding

Ima’illah (Lajna)

Maids of Allah.

Imam Mahdi

Muslim reformer prophesised by the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him

Imam/Imamus Salat

A person leading the Salat. Spiritual leader or guide.

Iman

Qur’anic term - Belief or faith.

Injeel/injil

Gospel or New Testament given to Jesus may peace be upon him

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raijoon

‘Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we return’ said on hearing the death of someone or bad news.

Insha’Allah

‘If Allah wills’. Used to call down God’s blessings in a matter.

Iqamat

Shortened verses of the Adhan which is recited loudly to indicate that a congregational prayer is about to start. Also called Takbeer.

Iqra

Qur’anic term – read, recite, proclaim.

Isha

The last evening prayer offered before going to bed.

Isha’at

Publication.

Ishtihar

Public notice.

Islam

Peace, obedience and submission.

Islamabad

Land in UK where functions are held and some Missionaries live.

Ism

Qur’anic term – name. Bismillah – In the name of Allah.

Isra

Qur’anic term – Spiritual night journey of Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Different to Mi‘raj – Spiritual Ascension of Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Istighfar

A prayer for suppressing tendency towards sin or seeking forgiveness after doing a sinful act and being remorseful.